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ratchet

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Related topics: Mechanical
ratch·et1 /ˈrætʃɪt/ noun [countableC]  
1.TEMa machine part consisting of a wheel or bar with teeth on it, which allows movement in only one direction 〔防止倒转的〕棘轮,棘齿
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ratchet2 verb  
1ratchet up phrasal verbphr v to increase something by a small amount, especially after a series of increases, or to increase in this way 〔尤指在连续数次提高之后〕(使)小幅增加[提高]
ratchet something ↔ up
 Raising the minimum wage would ratchet up real incomes in general.
提高最低工资将普遍提高实际收入。
 The debate will ratchet up a notch on Wednesday when the Commission publishes its report.
星期三委员会发表报告后,辩论还将升级。
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From Longman Business Dictionary
ratchetratch·et1 /ˈrætʃɪt/ noun [countableC]FINANCE
an arrangement in which the value of someone’s share in a company depends on how well the company performs. This is often done where company managers own a share in the company
A ratchet is a mechanism by which investors provide management with an incentive.
Origin ratchet1
(1600-1700) French rochet, from Old French rocquet point of a spear
ratch·et1 nounratchet2 verb
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